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n2doc

(47,953 posts)
Tue Mar 15, 2016, 02:05 PM Mar 2016

Our CONgress in action

Text of Recognizing magic as a rare and valuable art form and national treasure.

The text of the bill below is as of Mar 14, 2016 (Introduced).

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Source: GPO
IV
114th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 642

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 14, 2016
Mr. Sessions (for himself, Mr. Stivers, Mr. Meehan, Mr. Donovan, Mr. Dent, Mr. Simpson, and Mr. Buck) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

RESOLUTION

Recognizing magic as a rare and valuable art form and national treasure.

Whereas magic is an art form with the unique power and potential to impact the lives of all people;

Whereas magic enables people to experience the impossible;

Whereas magic is used to inspire and bring wonder and happiness to others;

Whereas magic has had a significant impact on other art forms;

Whereas magic, like the great art forms of dance, literature, theater, film, and the visual arts, allows people to experience something that transcends the written word;

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https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/114/hres642/text

Really needed legislation here!

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Our CONgress in action (Original Post) n2doc Mar 2016 OP
Well it's about time sharp_stick Mar 2016 #1
Whereas's A real magician would have waved his magic wand benld74 Mar 2016 #2
Why are you so anti-magic? Blue_Adept Mar 2016 #3
Because.. n2doc Mar 2016 #4
I am flummoxed.... dixiegrrrrl Mar 2016 #5

sharp_stick

(14,400 posts)
1. Well it's about time
Tue Mar 15, 2016, 02:23 PM
Mar 2016

We should look closer, I'm sure there's an amendment to defund Obamacare or Planned Parenthood in there somewhere.

dixiegrrrrl

(60,010 posts)
5. I am flummoxed....
Fri Mar 18, 2016, 02:54 PM
Mar 2016

Right wing fundie religious Senator supporting magic?
Really sounds great, but I cannot reconcile the 2 opposing beliefs with Sessions.

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